5 Things to Know About Applying for a Passport

The West Bloomfield Township Clerk's office at Town Hall is the place to go tonight if you need a passport and can't get there during regular business hours. 

Passports are processed on the second Wednesday of each month; the next date is Sept. 11. Here are five things you should know before you go:

1. Applications are accepted until 6:30 p.m.; the office is open until 7 p.m.
2. You'll need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, with a previous passport, certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization certificate or similar document.
3. An ID document, like a driver's license or military ID is required.
4. Bring a 2 x 2 photograph.
5. Credit card payments are not accepted; passport fees must be paid by check or money order.